Cathedrals · Yorkshire & the Humber
Emperor Constantine
In or near York.
Emperor Constantine — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- York · 0.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Emperor Constantine cathedral in York, the nearest railway station is York, located 0.9 km away. Entry is paid, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is YO1 7HH.
About
Emperor Constantine is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1998. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (statue).". Coordinates: 53.9618°, -1.0818°.
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Summary from the official site
York Minster is one of the world's most magnificent cathedrals, serving as a significant center of Christianity since the 7th century. Visitors can explore its stunning architecture, handcrafted stonework, and an impressive collection of medieval stained glass.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Statue of Constantine the Great is a bronze statue of the Roman emperor Constantine I in York, England. It shows Constantine seated on a throne, and commemorates his accession as Roman emperor in AD 306 after the death of his father Constantius Chlorus in York. The statue, which was unveiled in 1998, was commissioned by York Civic Trust and designed by the sculptor Philip Jackson. It is situated on Minster Yard, outside York Minster.
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Background
Description
The statue depicts a seated Constantine wearing military dress. His right arm is outstretched behind him and his left holds the pommel of a sword, the tip of which is shown to be broken. A legend inscribed on the base reads "Constantine by this sign conquer". This phrase is a translation of the Latin in hoc signo vinces; a reference to a passage from the historian Eusebius of Caesaria, who recounts how Constantine was marching with his army and looked up to the sun and saw a cross of light above it, and with it the Greek words "(ἐν) τούτῳ νίκα" ("In this, conquer").
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- Coordinates
- 53.9618, -1.0818
- District
- York
- Parish
- York, unparished area
- Postcode
- YO1 7HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Central
- Established
- 1998
- Nearest railway station
- York — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 9:30am–4pm
Sources
- osm: n9859219075 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Statue of Constantine the Great, York (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: 2009-04-13 ConstantineTheGreat York.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Emperor Constantine?
- Emperor Constantine is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO1 7HH), in the parish of York, unparished area.
- What is Emperor Constantine?
- Emperor Constantine — Public artwork (statue).
- How do I get to Emperor Constantine?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO1 7HH.
- When was Emperor Constantine built?
- Built or established in 1998.
- How do I get to Emperor Constantine?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO1 7HH.